it redirects to pages i dont want..whats the cure?
2007-02-08 04:54:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
it's because you've got spyware/malware installed on your system.
download these two free spyware removers and run them, the reason i recommend two is that one might pick up what the other one missed.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
http://www.ewido.net/en/
2007-02-08 04:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Slim Shady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to ask what search engine you are using. Most likely you are either using a clone of a popular search engine that redirects you to sites that pay them a kickback, or you have some kind of browser hijack.
Best bet would be to do a spyware and virus scan, and stick to the three or four major search engines out there. Either Yahoo, Google, MSN or Ask.
2007-02-08 04:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your system is infected to redirect your browser. Consider checking the Hijack This website to see if they can assist in removal. I've also used SpyBot S&D in the past with pretty good results. You'll want to use several tools rather than just one in some cases. You could have multiple infections that a single tool may not be setup to detect/fix.
You may also want to consider using an alternate browser. Just switching browsers won't fix the problem but is more likely to assist in preventing future infections. Several choices are: FireFox, Opera, and Netscape.
2007-02-08 05:04:26 · answer #3 · answered by Jim Maryland 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see you have got the El Cheapo Virus. This virus attacks computer owners too cheap to buy a good anti-virus program. lol
Anyway, you have a hijack virus. You need to run an anti-virus scan. If you do not have anything. Then go to and save the two sites below. Once on the site go to downloads for free spyware removal.
Also, go to the all programs. And in the list click PC HELP & TOOLS. Do a RESTORE. It is like a time machine. You can go back to where your machine was running good before you had the problems. This is what I would do first and see if it works.
Also programs like Norton's works in the background to keep the viruses from getting on in the first place. The free stuff removes the virus AFTER it gets on your machine. Also you can go to Nortons for a FREE full 15 day trial of their anti-virus program.
2007-02-08 04:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not very clear what you mean to me, I could do with some examples of what you tired to look at and where you got sent so I can test it. It is possible that it is a pop up in the page that redirects you to an advertising site or porn site or similar.
If you have the sites I will look, just add to your original post
2007-02-08 04:59:43 · answer #5 · answered by nc_hull 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay heres what I do the thing happens to me all the time and i hate ending up on porn subscription sights for god sake...
type in you search click enter as normal.
WHen the list of sites show up INSTEAD of clicking the link, highlight the URL underneath each of the different results for example-
HELP WITH REDIRECTING PAGES-
Small amount of text taken form the sight and so on and so on.
HTTP://REDIRECTPAGEWITHOUTFUSS.COM<----- u highlight this bit, the bit underneath :D
hope that helps, HAPPY SURFING!
2007-02-08 05:01:47 · answer #6 · answered by Sierra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One possible reason is you have Windows operating systems and you have been hacked like millions of others! The best long term fix is to dump Windows and get a free good operating system, like Kubuntu, instead, at www.kubuntu.org
2007-02-08 05:00:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be more specific with your search and you may end up with pages that you do not want - certain engines are better than others, i quite like cha cha at the momnet as you can have somone do the searching for you
2007-02-08 04:59:58 · answer #8 · answered by Nick H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youmay have been hacked
2007-02-08 05:04:08 · answer #9 · answered by x-..lauren..-x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋